Laurent Ponsot, Griotte Chambertin Saule other_regions as animated as the 2015

as animated as the 2015 with great precision and tension towards the finish

15 ha parcel of 50+ year old vines located near the southern end of the appellation

Suitably rustic and dense in structure

A subtle application of wood sets off the layered and appealing aromas of plum

I would not mark it down as a top tier Petrus

Laurent Ponsot, Griotte Chambertin Saule other_regions as animated as the 2015(from a . 90 ha parcel). Airy and cool aromas are comprised by notes of black cherry, raspberry, spice and newly turned earth. There is flat out superb intensity to the mineral driven and sleekly muscular middle weight plus flavors that possess a more sophisticated mouthfeel before concluding in a dusty, serious, palate coating and ultra saline finish that goes on and on. Note however that this beauty of a Griotte is markedly firm and will not be an